New Laptop???

[browntrout57]

I'm looking to purchase a new laptop, and I don't know the first thing about specs on laptops. The main uses are just for general browsing and uploading pictures. I'm also hoping to keep it under $500.

 

Thanks for any suggestions!

[scel]

I'm looking to purchase a new laptop, and I don't know the first thing about specs on laptops. The main uses are just for general browsing and uploading pictures. I'm also hoping to keep it under $500.

 

Thanks for any suggestions!

 

At $500, you will be getting clearance hardware.

 

In my 15 years of IT, I find raw metric is that you will get 1.5 years of reliable service from a computer for $500 that you spend for a computer that does not move. It is about 1 year of service for a computer that travels for every $500 spent. Of course, this is not entirely accurate.

 

My personal preferences would lean towards an intel processor and a nVidia video card.

[birchy]

I'd have a look at www.dfsdirect.ca. It's the Dell off-lease stuff.. you should be able to get something decent there in your price range.

[browntrout57]

Thanks guys, but I already purchased one.